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Costumes included cops and robbers, nuns, soldiers, a clown and a flamingo.

Peter Forshaw, left, Terry Sinnet, centre, and Neil Higgins, right, were among the hundreds of people who turned out to celebrate Liverpool Pride. Begining at St George's Plateau, members of the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community marched through the city streets. Photo by James Maloney

The parade was led by a delegation from the Michael Causer Foundation – set up in memory of the Whiston teenager who died in 2008 after suffered a brutal attack at a house party.

Michael Causer's family, including his parents Marie and Mike, were at the front of the parade, as heavy rain did little to dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people who turned out to celebrate Liverpool Pride. Beginning at St George's Plateau, members of the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community marched through the city streets. Photo by James Maloney

The organisation provides support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Former Lord Mayor Gary Millar gave an impassioned speech on the steps of St George’s Hall before the march set off.

There were also performances from singers, including the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical, produced by the Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre.

St George’s Hall was also illuminated in a rainbow of lights to mark the sixth annual Pride festival in the city.